Beyond Language: On Intermediality (and Multimodality) in Literature

The article questions the traditional application of intermedial categories to literature. It aims show that thinking in modes and clear-cut suggested, among others, by Lars Elleström, though systematic presumably universal, is limited considerably narrows down potential literature interart exchange. literary examples discussed: Orhan Pamuk’s Museum Innocence Patrick Gale’s Notes from an Exhibition, as well other provided article, illustrate how primacy language can be questioned presumptions we have concerning books challenged.